An undrafted lineman out of Florida Atlantic, Brandon Walton has carved out a six-year NFL career through sheer persistence across five organizations.
Walton went undrafted in 2020 but has stuck in the league ever since, working his way through practice squads and backup roles with Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay and Carolina before joining Atlanta. His durability and versatility at tackle have kept him employed as a valuable depth piece.
Path to the league
Walton starred at left tackle for Florida Atlantic from 2016 to 2019, earning first-team All-Conference USA honors as a senior and helping the Owls win a C-USA championship. He went undrafted in 2020 and signed with the Buffalo Bills before beginning a journeyman path through the league.
Career highlights
After stints with Buffalo and Pittsburgh, Walton made the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' roster in 2022 and made his NFL debut in a Week 1 win over Dallas, ultimately appearing in 11 games with two starts that season. He continued his career with the Buccaneers through 2023 before moving on to Carolina in 2024.
2025 season recap
Walton spent the 2024 and 2025 seasons with the Carolina Panthers, working primarily on the practice squad and reserve/future contracts as he continued to compete for offensive line depth. He remains an active roster contributor as a swing tackle heading into 2026.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Brandon Walton
- Pro Football Reference: Brandon Walton
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Offensive Tackle
- Group
- offense
- College
- Florida Atlantic
- Hometown
- Largo, FL, USA
- Age
- 28
- Status
- active
